Wed 14 Feb 2024 - 10:03PM

14TH FEBRUARY 2024: PANTHERS 5-1 STARS

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The Nottingham Panthers recorded a convincing 5-1 victory over Dundee Stars on Wednesday night.

Panthers were without the injured Ollie Betteridge, Mathieu Lemay, Josh Tetlow and Tyler Welsh, while Félix Paré served the final game of a three-match suspension.

Joe Hazeldine returned to the line-up after illness. Rok Stojanovic made the start between the pipes with Mike Robinson as back-up.

Stojanovic made some big saves on an early Dundee powerplay, including a huge stop to deny Ryan Valentini.

Neilson netted his first Elite League goal at home - and his second in three matches - as he slotted the puck home at the backdoor following a great pass from Westin Michaud (12:42).

A swift counter-attack saw Panthers go 2-0 up as Stojanovic made the save at one end and Anthony Luciani set-up Hugo Roy in the slot (18:10).

Nottingham's third also came down to speed as Michaud found space on the right-hand side and fed Alexander Lunsjö (24:08) after Dundee had failed to convert an odd-man rush.

Otto Nieminen tipped-in Myles McGurty's shot from right-point to make it four (34:14) and Neilson was the provider for Didrik Henbrant, who waltzed through the offensive zone to fire into the top corner to give Panthers a 5-0 lead (46:00).

The visitors scored a late consolation goal through Jake Elmer's rebound (52:04), but Panthers were always on top and secured a vital two points to close the gap on the playoff places to four points.

Fife next for Panthers at home
Panthers go to Sheffield Steelers on Saturday before returning home on Sunday to host Fife Flyers at the Motorpoint Arena.

The match is sponsored by Lincs Air Testing with face-off at 4pm.

It's now two home wins in a row for the Panthers - come and join the #PanthersNation on Sunday and see if we can make it three.

🎟 NEXT AT HOME: SUNDAY v FIFE FLYERS (4PM) - BUY TICKETS HERE 🎟